What are the key sources of power in 'A Doll's House'?

We tend to associate the concept of power with politics and governance, but actually power is a key preoccupation for everyone, and a core dynamic within interpersonal relationships, whether it be in family, friendships or romance. In Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’, most of the characters seem to hold some lever of power vis-a-vis someone close to them, which they pull at various points to either compel or threaten the other person into giving them what they want. In this video, I break down the 3 key sources of power for the characters, and consider how the use and pursuit of power determines the fate of different characters.

TIMESTAMPS:
02:06 - Symbol 1: Macaroons
05:42 - Symbol 2: The Tarantella
08:48 - Symbol 3: Letters

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